What you eat affects both your physical and mental health. Think of the food you eat as the fuel for your body and for your brain, just like gas is the fuel for a car. Good fuel comes from food that is good for you, and it directly affects your brain and, therefore, your mood.

“Fall” is a four-letter word that strikes fear into many older adults. Falls happen. They’re unfortunate occurrences, but they do happen. The good news is they can be prevented. Some even better news is regular physical activity has been proven to be a preventative measure for falls. This is also super good for you!)

Senior Services has lots of volunteer opportunities available. If you think you might have an interest, we invite you to please take a look at our Volunteer page at www.ssseva.org and then apply online.

Are Meals on Wheels and Senior Center Meals suitable for elderly people suffering from heart disease or diabetes?

Question: I am a caretaker for my 89 year old mother, and am interested to know is whether or not Senior Services’ Meals on Wheels and the weekday meals served at your senior center wellness and nutrition sites are suitable for older people diagnosed with heart disease or diabetes?

Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia is committed to ensuring that no person is excluded from participation in or denied the benefits of its services on the basis of race, color or national origin, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. For more information or to file a complaint, call us at 757-222-4517 or write SSSEVA c/o: Human Resource Manager, 6350 Center Drive, Bldg. 5, #101, Norfolk, VA 23502. All complaints must be filed within 180 days of the alleged act.

For more information and links to Title VI complaint forms, click here.

Choose to help seniors in the Hampton Roads community when you give to the United Way at work. Write in Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia on your United Way "Combined Charities Campaign" form or #5065 on your "Commonwealth of Virginia" campaign form.